CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-10-15). Hazards: injury. Models: 425BK. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04504 |
| Published | 2003-10-15 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-21 |
| Product category | Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths |
| Products | MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives |
| Firm named in the title | Buck Knives Inc. |
| Firms | Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Model numbers | 425BK |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Department, sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide sold the recalled pocket knives, from July 2003 through September 2003, for about $15. The knives also were sold through Buck's Web site at www.buckknives.com. |
Description
Model 425BK MiniBuck Black Knives have a plastic handle and a non-serrated 1-7/8 inch drop-point blade. The knives are 2-7/8 inches long when closed and 4-3/4 inches when open. Each of the subject knives bears the designation "T" on the blade of the knife after the model number.
Hazard
The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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